In the prolific words of Fatboy Slim..not...Black Sheep...

Dr. Valentine and colleagues have now used a computer model to explain just how that scenario might have played out, though some scientists remain skeptical.

Magic microbes story, redux. This story keeps coming back almost as much as the oil itself. Awesome.

"Our scientific study didn't actually go down to the Gulf and see if there is oil still washing ashore on a daily basis, as Gulf Coast residents are continually reporting...but...BUT.... this computer model we created really kicks ass!"